Arsenal Set To Finally Complete Striker Transfer, Club President In London To Seal Deal

Joel Campbell’s time at the Emirates looks like it’s coming to an end, with Serie A side Palermo close to sealing a deal for him, according to reports.

The striker, who joined the club in 2011 from Saprissa, was immediately shipped out on loan to Lorient then Real Betis before he gained work permit, after which a loan move to Olympiacos was once again sanctioned by Arsene Wenger.

Campbell had a successful spell at Olympiacos, but couldn’t replicate that form on his return to Arsenal last summer, prompting a further loan move to Villarreal in January.

And now with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Alexis Sanchez ahead of him in the attacking pecking order at Arsenal, he is now seen as surplus to requirement at the Emirates.